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Where Were the Planets on March 9, 1996?
Quick Answer
On March 9, 1996, the Sun was in Pisces (19°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 9, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°36' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 14°57' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°12'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 8°15'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 3°16'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 3°47'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 18°09'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 13°05'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 26°26'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 3°08'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°03'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°06'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°48'33" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on March 9, 1996
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 83% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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